Outstanding Patient Access Admiting Volunteer: Madeleine Flexman

Outstanding Patient Access Admiting Volunteer: Madeleine Flexman.

Volunteers placed with Child Life, support the emotional well-being of the hospitalized child through appropriate interactive play activities. Volunteers assist at the bedside, holding babies, nurturing patients and families, assisting with meals, and other tasks contributing to their comfort. Volunteers placed in the main playroom are responsible for motivating and encouraging play participation. Volunteer involvement includes planning, preparing and presenting activities in the playroom as well as participating with the children on an individual or group basis.